In this section, we are going to explain to you what items you have to take into account and we are going to give you an approximate price for each service so that you can prepare your own budget with no trouble.

We remind you that these prices are estimated for a 100-guest wedding.

Ceremony

Church / Celebrant / Town Hall. There are many different ways to celebrate the wedding, it will depend on the couple. If you have decided to have a traditional wedding and get married in a church, the ceremony can cost from 100 to 600 euros.

If you are planning to celebrate the ceremony at the same villa or venue that you have rented, and have it officiated by a professional celebrant, the price will range from 380 to 650 euros.

You have the option of getting married at a Town Hall (as long as one of the spouses is registered in the municipality or resides in Spain) which has a cost of 150 to 200 euros.

Ceremony Decoration. This section of the budget will depend on the style of the decoration, quantity of flowers, the kind of flower and the season of the year. It will range from 300 to 1500 euros. Keep in mind that sometimes, this decoration can be reused to decorate different areas of the venue as well.

Flowers (for the couple and others). No two brides are the same, which is why these floral elements are as diverse as their price. Buttonholes, bouquets and bridal bouquets can cost from 300 to 500 euros.

Ceremony / Cocktail Music. If you wish to have live music during the ceremony (a soprano, a violinist, a pianist, etc.) this will cost approximately from 300 to 600 euros.

Transport

Bridal car/horse carriage. If you want the bride to arrive at the venue and, after the wedding, the bride and groom to travel in a brand new vehicle with a driver or in a horse carriage, you can find this service for 350-850 euros.

Buses. If we want our guests to be able to come to our wedding without having to worry about bringing their own vehicle (so that they are able to enjoy the party) or having to pay for a taxi, the easiest thing to do is to hire a bus that picks up the guests at a point close to them and takes them to the place of the celebration. Obviously, the cost will depend on the number of guests and the distance travelled, and will range from 350 to 800 euros.

Photo & Vídeo

Photographer.  Hiring a wedding photographer is one of the most complicated decisions, not only because of the different services they can provide, but also because of the very different prices they can offer you. We can find photographers from 1200 to 2800 euros.

Videographer. The video report, the editing and the delivery of the video can cost from 1200 to 1800 euros.

Drone. This is a very popular service nowadays, you can record the most special moments of your wedding from the most spectacular perspectives for a price of about 300-600 euros.

Accommodation

Accommodation for the Bride and Groom. On many occasions the venue or villa rented for the celebration has an accommodation service, so the bride and groom and their closest relatives do not have to think about extra costs.

If this is not the case, and you have to stay on your wedding night at another place, the price will be of about 150-400 euros.

Accommodation for Guests. Sometimes the bride and groom are the ones who take care of accommodating their closest guests and the ones who pay for it. You can find rooms near the venue for prices ranging from 65 to 120 euros.

Honeymoon. As we have mentioned before, many venues have accommodation services, so the bride and groom can enjoy a few days’ stay at no extra cost. And since they have already travelled from their country of origin to get married in Spain, their honeymoon does not usually involve any other expenses.

If, on the other hand, you have decided to continue travelling after your wedding, the price will depend on whether you travel through Spain or decide to go to another country, here the price can range from 3,000 to 6,000 euros.

Dresses

Bridal Dresses. Here the cost will depend on the cut of the dress, the brand, or if it is custom-made … prices are very different, you can spend from 500 euros to 20,000 euros, but the normal price ranges from 1500 to 3000 euros.

Bridal Accessories. Shoes, bag, veil, lingerie… Here you can spend what you want, but we could say that the budget for this is from 400 to 800 euros.

Groom Suits. The wedding dress usually costs from 400 to 1800 euros and depends on the style, cut and fabric.

Groom Accessories. Shoes, suspenders, tie, bow tie or cufflinks are some of the accessories you will need, this will cost from 250 to 400 euros.

Rings. It will depend on the type of metal or precious stone you choose, the design and obviously the carats, but the most standard prices will range from 150 to 600 euros.

Hair and Make Up

Trying on the Hairstyle. Normally it is necessary for brides to try the hairstyle before the wedding, this can cost from 40 to 100 euros.

Hairdressing. Once you have chosen the best hairstyle for your big day, now it is time to reproduce it, the price is usually of about 75-120 euros.

Hairdressing for Mothers and Bridesmaids. Generally, the professional and her team, if necessary, will take care of the bride, mothers and bridesmaids, either at their establishment or at wherever the bride, mother and bridesmaids are, this service has a price that ranges from 35 to 80 euros.

Trying on the makeup. As it happens with the hairstyle, it is necessary to try the makeup on before the wedding, this has a cost of about 40-90 euros.

Makeup. The service of a makeup artist during the day of the wedding has an estimated price of 75 to 120 euros.

Makeup for Mothers and Bridesmaids.  The makeup for mothers and bridesmaids usually goes from 40 to 90 euros.

Banquet

Venue rental. If you have decided to get married at a villa, venue, castle, country house, farmhouse … these establishments charge a rental fee for saving the space, prices range from 1,800 to 5,500 euros.

Catering. Without a doubt this is a determining factor, since depending on the number of guests and the menu you want to offer them, the percentage of your budget that you will have to invest in this item will be greater or smaller. Currently you can find wedding menus ranging from 65 euros to 150 euros.

Wedding Cake. There are many caterers and even some venues that offer a testimonial cake so that the bride and groom can fulfill the tradition of the cut, and once the cake has been cut, they serve the dessert chosen by the bride and groom.

But if you are one of those sweet-toothed couples who want to give your guests a nice wedding cake, the price goes from 150 to 350 euros.

Table decoration. Catering or venues can also include a basic table decoration in the price of the menu or rental. If this is not the case or if you want to complement the one you have included, you can decorate a table for approximately 10 euros each. 

Decoration of the venue. This is one of the aspects in which the bride and groom have more uncertainty. Generally, the venue is a beautiful place with its own decoration and depending on the time of the year if it has its own gardens which may have bloomed, they will hardly need any additional decoration. However, many couples decide to add extra decoration such as candles, candleholders, flower arches, lighted letters, etc… This part of the budget can go from 500 to 3000 euros.

Live Music. Usually the cocktail and even the meal is livened up with some show or live music, this will have a different cost depending on the type of show, band or musician you choose. It will range from 400 to 800 euros.

Gifts for guests. It is common to give a little gift to your guests so that they have a souvenir of your wedding, this gift will cost from 4 to 7 euros per guest.

Party

Open bar. The price of the open bar will depend on the number of hours you want the party to last, it will cost approximately from 4 to 8 euros per guest per hour. Here it is very important for you to know that the price of the open bar will always be estimated based on the number of guests at the banquet, without counting minors.

Live music and DJ. Sometimes you hire a band, sometimes you decide to get a DJ and many couples prefer to have both. This entails a cost of around 600-1,800 euros.

Extras

Photocall. If you have thought of getting a photocall so that your guests can take home a good souvenir, depending on whether you decide to assemble a canvas and a frame, to decorate a corner with vintage furniture, a classic vehicle or even a photo booth, this can cost around 350-1500 euros.

Ham cutter, expert wine pourer… These are services that are always a success no matter how common they are, sometimes it is not necessary to be so original. The prices usually go from 350 to 500 euros.

Candy Bar. depending on the number of guests and the selection of sweets you want, the price will be range from 2 to 6 euros per person.

Mojito´s Corner. There are many couples who decide, during the open bar or at the cocktail party, to add it as a complement to the classic drinks. This will cost you about 300-650 euros.

Tent Rental.  There are some people who do not have an outdoor space available for their guests to sit and eat or drink sheltered from the sun, or the breeze at nightfall. Sometimes the opposite happens, they do not have an indoor place in which to protect themselves from the wind or rain if the weather changes, so the option of installing tents in these spaces is always there. This service can have a cost of about 1200-3000 euros.

Shows (magic, horses, flamenco). Couples always want to surprise their guests by offering a live show at different times of the wedding. There are many and very varied prices, from 375 to 600 euros.

Churros, Ice Cream, Cheese… stands.  Just like in the previous section, it is very common to hire some type of extra complement with different meals that are typical of the culture or area where you are getting married, so that the guests can serve themselves. You can find this for 5-8 euros per person.

Childcare. The price of this service ranges from 15 to 20 euros / h, you have to bear in mind that depending on the ages and the number of children attending the wedding you will have to hire more than one person.

Pre-wedding. If you want to organize a dinner the day before or to carry out some gastronomic or cultural activity while the wedding day arrives so that your guests can enjoy the experience of a destination wedding, this will have a price that will range from 12 to 15 euros per person.

Post-wedding. If you still want more after the wedding day and you wish to enjoy one more day with your guests, there is always the option of organizing a barbecue, a pool party or booking Balinese beds at a beach club. These activities will have a price of around 15-25 euros per person.

Wedding Planner. Organizing a wedding can be very stressful, especially if you do not live in the place where it is going to be held, therefore hiring this service is of special relevance.

Wedding planners will help you make the best decisions. Having a person who will relieve you from tensions, shorten waiting times between providers and adjust your budget will save you not only annoyances but also time and money. The fees of these professionals range from 1,500 to 3,500.

These are the different expenses that take place at weddings and their approximate price. With this information, you will now be able to make your own budget and face the challenge of sticking to it. We always recommend that you hire the help of a professional, not only to prepare your budget and work with it, but also to advise you on what to invest in and what not to, so that you spend your money in a sensible way. Good financial planning will help you have a stress-free wedding and will allow you to live both the preparations and your big day with all the excitement and emotion that you deserve.